Power Train Problems of Acura TL

Acura TL owners have reported 891 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (299 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (163 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Acura TL

The Automatic Transmission problem

My 2002 Acura Tl with automatic transmission which has only 59,851 miles on it. I bought it from the original owner 6 years ago, and since then I have only driven about 11,000 miles. The well-known 2002 Tl automatic transmission design flaw is now causing big sudden jerks and the car shooting   Read details...

The Power Train problem

While I was driving 55 mph, on the throttle, the transmission acted as it was in neutral but all indicators verified it was in drive. The rpms were fluctuating during this & my car wouldn't accelerate.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

My transmission failed due to overheating as described in Acura safety recall campaign p39. I've had the this diagnosed at Acura reno, the maintenance manager has found the described condition present in my transmission.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

My power steering has gone out I think hose busted hard to steer and transmission is slipping reverse is going out   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Torque converter has difference of 200rpm or greater than causing trans to over heat and fail power steering line allowing air into system. System locked up while driving air bag sensor won't sent code   Read details...




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